Car seat bulk isn't generally measured because it varies on the angle of the base from the car and the size of the front seat as well. It's super hard to tell in many cases.
I had good luck with my Clek in the CX-5. I put my son in the middle to give a bit more space to the front occupant. the cut out on the back of the Foonf fits nicely between the front seat providing a bit more space.
Depending on seat kids can generally go up to the age of 4 being rear facing so it is something to think about over time. And we do want to ensure the little ones stay rear facing as long as possible as it is safer for them with their back cradled vs just the body. (Think why HANS device was invented)
If you're using the fb group "Vancouver and Fraser Valley Car Seat Safety" just be careful there's a lot of toxic people on there that aren't techs who think they know best. I left that group because I can't handle the aggression some people are throwing.
Eff-1 my best suggestion is to take your car to a store that sells them and try them out. They generally have someone there that can help with the install as well.
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Originally Posted by inv4zn
We bought the rava during one of the rare 15% off sales, and would do so again in a heartbeat. It's a good seat from a parent's perspective, but I did hear some techs don't recommend it, though not sure why. One real plus for the Rava is that there is no levelling, so you don't dick around with towels or pool noodles.
You should probably join "Vancouver and Fraser Valley Car Seat Safety" on FB, and ask there - tons of members and techs who can help you.
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Techs don't like to recommend seats that are hard for parents to install properly. Because overtime it's common for seats to become loose and you would want to tighten it again some parents just can't get certain seats tight because of the design.